Private lending involves obtaining mortgage financing from individual investors or non-institutional lenders rather than banks or credit unions, typically at higher interest rates but with more flexible qualification criteria. For Canadian real estate investors, private lenders offer a valuable alternative funding source for deals that may not meet traditional lending requirements, such as properties needing significant renovation or situations requiring fast closing timelines.
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